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26 Sep 2012

Other Reports

Collision Analysis Working Group (CAWG) Report

Subject Accident Reduction, Collision, Operating Practices

Keywords: Collision Analysis Working Group (CAWG) Report

11 Aug 2006

Other Reports

ECP Brake System for Freight Services

Author
DOT, FRA, Booz/Allen/Hamilton

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brakes

Office
RRS

6 Jan 2006

Other Reports

Benefit-Cost Analysis and Implementation Plan for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Braking Technology in the Railroad Industry: Preliminary Report

Author
Booz, Allen, Hamilton

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: ECP Brakes, Safety Impacts, ECP Implementation Costs and Benefits, Implementation Alternatives

Abstract: Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) brakes are a tested technology that offers major benefits in freight train handling, car maintenance, fuel savings, and network capacity...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1996

Other Reports

Conceptual Designs of a Passenger Rail Car Brake Shoe to Enhance Heat Dissipation

Author
Technology & Management Systems, Inc.

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Heat Transfer, Experimental Brake Designs, Railroad Technology

Abstract: [From the Preface] This report is the ninth in a series of engineering studies on rail vehicle wheel performance. The series was started in response to high rates of cracking...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-RR528-WP-96-1
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways: Appendix A

Author
Maglev 2000 Team

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Maglev, Superconductor, Railroad Technology

Abstract: This final report summarizes work completed in the investigation of the power, propulsion, and braking systems for five (5) different electrodynamic (EDS) Maglev configurations....

Report Number
DTFR53-91-C-00065
Office
RRD